Thread: do you want us to sign David Bentley?
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Old 6th April 2008, 06:57 PM
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Re: do you want us to sign David Bentley?
Originally Posted by Dirk View Post
I found this bit the most interesting. It's fascinating how different players thrive off different types of personality traits in managers. I think Gerrard struggles with this type of management style but others seem to like it and vice versa.
I thought the comparison with teachers was a good one. The best managers(like the best teachers) will be to each player what he needs him to be: a twat or a mate (as a crude illustration). Fergie is basically a twat from what I can tell, but for some players (Cantona for example) he'll rip up his rule book.
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